I am always looking for quilt patterns that make good leader & ender projects. When I saw the youtube tutorial for Missouri Star Quilt Co's Lakeview Terrace, I thought it would be a good one. I cut lots of blue & green Island Batik scraps into 2 1/2 strips (or partial strips) and cut them down to the right size for the pattern. I used Island Batik's solid gray for the background.
As I was making it, I hoped the blues and greens would look like waves. Waves = water rippling which made me think of the song Ripple by the Greatful Dead. I love that song so was glad to continually have it in my head while piecing. So of course I've named this Ripple.
Truth be told, I like Jenny's version better than mine. But it was a great leader and ender and is perfect for leftover bits of jelly roll strips. I do like these photos, taken at a quilt retreat weekend with my friend Kate last month--we could see the mountains from where we had our sewing machines set up! It was fabulous.
I think your version turned out really well! I like blues and greens together, and the movement does make me think of water ripples. Nice finish! What a pretty view at your retreat!
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty and calming, I love it! And that view, how did you ever get any sewing done:0
ReplyDeleteOh, Emily! I LOOOOOVE your version!!! Those colors have sure been speaking to me lately!
ReplyDeleteI love Ripple, Emily! Very calming and definitely makes me think of waves!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely xo
ReplyDeleteYes, this is a perfect leader and ender! And most of all, I LOVE the quilt! The blues and greens are lovely!!! And, it looks like you had the perfect spot for a retreat and photoshoot!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful quilt. I am looking at it while it is 100 degrees outside. And it feels like a cool breeze for my eyes. Solid grey is a perfect background.
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